ADVENT CALENDAR

Paper packages full of promise – and goodies – are a fun way to build anticipation for the big day.

For similar royal-blue ribbon, try Gift Packaging & Accessories. Australian House & Garden plastic Christmas ornaments, $60/50 assorted, Myer. American Crafts ‘DIY Shop’ paper treat bags, $7/pack of 12, and Shamrock Craft wooden mini pegs, $6/pack, Spotlight. For similar star stickers, try Officeworks. Sullivans 7mm pom poms, $2.50/pack of 48, Lincraft. Berisfords 25mm grosgrain ribbon in Navy, $3.50/m, Spotlight. Sprigs from a cypress tree. OPPOSITE Wreath made from Quill A5 paper in Cold, $10/250 assorted sheets, and A4 paper in Powder Blue, $3.25/25 sheets, both Officeworks. Jolly & Joy metallic pipe cleaners, $3/pack of 30 assorted, Spotlight. Bow & Tie 36mm satin ribbon, $9/5m, Lincraft. Ercol Originals ‘All-Purpose’ beech and elm chair, $845, Temperature Design. Australian House & Garden ‘Wongarra’ cotton-linen throw, $150, Myer. >